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CDR Exam Prep

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CDR Exam Complete is the first and only podcast built as a complete study course for the Registered Dietitian exam. Unlike other RD exam prep podcasts that promote expensive external programs, this series is fully self-contained—everything you need to pass is right here. Disclaimer: This podcast is narrated using AI-generated audio and is intended as an educational study tool to supplement formal CDR exam preparation. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or direct guideline review. 📚 Inside you’ll find:     •    70 structured episodes spanning all four exam domains     •    Deep dives into macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, metabolism, acid-base, calculations, nutrition support, and MNT for every major condition     •    Case studies that mirror the application-style format of the exam     •    Practice questions with rationales to lock in understanding     •    Review and specialty episodes on “rare but testable” content, plus a final full-length mock exam simulation ✅ Evidence-based & trusted references — built from the official CDR Exam Study Guide, Jean Inman Review materials, Krause’s Food & Nutrition Care Process, Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care, and Foodservice Management Principles.

  1. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Domain 4: Ep 56 - Financial Management and Budgeting

    This episode provides a detailed review of financial management and budgeting in foodservice, tailored for the CDR exam. It explains the purpose of financial management and distinguishes it from budgeting, covering key budget types such as operating, capital, cash, and flexible budgets. The discussion breaks down essential financial statements, focusing on the structure and interpretation of the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L), and introduces variance analysis for comparing actual versus budgeted results. Listeners will also learn about critical productivity measures, including meals per labor hour, and explore cost control concepts like fixed, variable, and semi-variable costs. The episode concludes with a highlight of common CDR exam traps and a quick-reference summary of core formulas and definitions to support exam readiness.

    33 min

  2. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Domain 4: Ep 57 - Marketing and Public Relations in Dietetics

    This episode distills the essentials of marketing and public relations for dietetic professionals, finely tuned for the CDR exam. We break down the **4 Ps of marketing—Product, Price, Place, Promotion—**as the foundation for designing and delivering nutrition services. You’ll learn the crucial difference between branding (your long-term identity and promise) and promotion (short-term communication to drive action), and how public relations builds credibility and a positive image through earned media and community goodwill. We also cover community outreach strategies (health fairs, partnerships, culturally tailored education) and the marketing process from research and targeting to execution and evaluation—emphasizing how to calculate and interpret Return on Investment (ROI) for programs and campaigns. By the end, you’ll be ready to identify strategies, differentiate terms, and apply these concepts to real dietetic scenarios and exam-style questions. Quick Reference • 4 Ps: Product (service), Price (fees/effort), Place (where/how delivered), Promotion (how you communicate). • Branding vs Promotion vs PR: Branding = long-term identity; Promotion = short-term messaging; PR = credibility via earned exposure/relationships. • Marketing Process: Research → Target Market → Strategy (4 Ps) → Implementation → Evaluation. • ROI Formula: (Revenue − Cost) ÷ Cost × 100.

    49 min

  3. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Domain 4: Ep 58 - Risk Management and QA

    This episode reviews critical management concepts for the CDR exam, focusing on risk management and quality assurance (QA) in healthcare and foodservice. It explains risk management as the prevention of harm and distinguishes it from quality improvement (QI), which emphasizes proactive system enhancement. Key areas include sentinel events—unexpected occurrences resulting in serious harm—and the required Root Cause Analysis (RCA) response, along with common patient safety risks such as allergens, mislabeled diets, and sanitation lapses. The episode also clarifies the differences between QA (compliance-based and reactive) and QI (continuous, proactive improvement), while introducing tools like audits, incident reports, and FMEA. Finally, it outlines regulatory requirements from The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and OSHA, ensuring listeners can confidently connect exam concepts to real-world practice.

    32 min

  4. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Domain 4: Ep 59 - Informatics and Technology

    This episode explores the role of informatics and technology in dietetics, highlighting its increasing importance on the CDR exam. The guide defines key concepts such as informatics, electronic medical records (EMRs), telehealth, and foodservice technology, explaining their practical applications, benefits, and associated risks. It also covers the use of data analytics and quality improvement tools, along with emerging trends like artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile health apps. Throughout the discussion, common CDR traps are identified to help listeners avoid misconceptions, with an emphasis on preparing for scenario-based questions that test real-world application of these technological competencies.

    21 min

  5. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Domain 4: Ep 60 - Case Study (Resolving Team Conflict in NICU)

    This episode presents a detailed NICU conflict-resolution case study, centered on feeding and parenteral nutrition (PN)/enteral nutrition (EN) order-sets. The discussion walks step-by-step through management functions, immediate risk management, root-cause analysis, EMR enhancements, staff competency validation, and clear communication strategies. It integrates leadership styles, human resources practices, and quality improvement frameworks, while highlighting how key performance indicators (KPIs) can sustain safety and consistency. To reinforce learning, the case concludes with CDR-style practice questions so listeners can apply the material: Practice Questions (Follow Along) 1. Which management function best describes launching the EMR order-set after finalizing roles and resources? 2. The best immediate step after a PN electrolyte near-miss is to: 3. Selecting a leadership style to co-create the feeding pathway with all disciplines should prioritize: 4. Which QI framework best targets variation in provider preferences? 5. An audit that checks whether milk labels match infant barcodes and expiry times is primarily: 6. Which competency evaluation method most directly proves bedside RN skill with the new feeding checklist? 7. A provider asks to use FaceTime for parent teaching from the unit iPad. The best response is: 8. Which Kirkpatrick level is demonstrated by a drop in PN/EN order defects after training? 9. The team debates whether the PN near-miss was a sentinel event. Which statement is correct? 10. Which metric best reflects process adherence to the feeding pathway? 11. Staff say “we were trained last year—why train again?” The most accurate response is: 12. During contentious meetings, which communication approach best lowers defensiveness and rebuilds trust?

    47 min

  6. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Domain 4: Ep 61 - Case Study (Quality Improvement in Hospital Foodservice)

    This episode presents a comprehensive case study on quality improvement in hospital foodservice, focusing on tray accuracy, patient satisfaction, and safety. The case walks step-by-step through strategic planning, immediate risk management after a near-miss allergen error, root-cause analysis, and implementation of Lean Six Sigma and PDSA cycles. It highlights leadership styles, competency validation, EMR/allergen tracking, and staff training as key drivers of change. Outcomes are evaluated through key performance indicators (KPIs) like tray accuracy rates, delivery temperature, turnaround times, and satisfaction scores. To reinforce learning, the case concludes with CDR-style practice questions for application: Practice Questions (Follow Along) 1. Which management function was demonstrated by launching a tray accuracy KPI dashboard? 2. After the peanut near-miss, which tool is MOST appropriate to prevent recurrence? 3. The hospital decides to pilot a room-service model on one floor before expanding. This is an example of: 4. Which leadership style best fosters staff buy-in during redesign of the trayline workflow? 5. In the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, food cost for the trayline project would appear as: 6. Which patient safety term applies if the peanut dessert had been consumed with anaphylaxis resulting? 7. Staff competency was validated by having employees demonstrate allergen tray assembly. This is an example of:

    29 min

  7. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Ep 62 - Domain 1 Review

    This episode reviews Domain I: Nutrition & Food Science for the CDR Exam, which represents about 21% of the test. It provides an in-depth look at **macronutrients—carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins—**including their types, digestion, absorption, storage, and key numerical guidelines. The discussion also covers micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), digestive physiology, acid-base balance, and core metabolic pathways. In addition, listeners will review food safety principles, including HACCP, and effective counseling and communication strategies such as motivational interviewing and cultural competence. The goal is to prepare students for the scenario-based questions that frequently appear on this portion of the exam.

    1h 50m

  8. 09/01/2025 • CDR EXAM PREP ONLY

    Ep 63 - Domain 2 Review (Part 1: Nutrition Assessment and Metabolism)

    This episode provides a comprehensive review of nutrition assessment and metabolism—two essential domains for success on the CDR Exam. We’ll walk through the systematic process of nutrition assessment, including anthropometrics, biochemical markers, clinical signs, dietary intake, and functional measures. From there, we’ll break down fundamental metabolic pathways, comparing fed, fasting, and stress states, while examining the roles of macronutrients, hormones, and micronutrient cofactors in energy production. Special attention is given to common exam pitfalls and high-yield concepts, such as weight change calculations, lab value interpretation, acid-base balance, and malnutrition diagnosis.

    1h 19m
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CDR Exam Complete is the first and only podcast built as a complete study course for the Registered Dietitian exam. Unlike other RD exam prep podcasts that promote expensive external programs, this series is fully self-contained—everything you need to pass is right here. Disclaimer: This podcast is narrated using AI-generated audio and is intended as an educational study tool to supplement formal CDR exam preparation. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or direct guideline review. 📚 Inside you’ll find:     •    70 structured episodes spanning all four exam domains     •    Deep dives into macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, metabolism, acid-base, calculations, nutrition support, and MNT for every major condition     •    Case studies that mirror the application-style format of the exam     •    Practice questions with rationales to lock in understanding     •    Review and specialty episodes on “rare but testable” content, plus a final full-length mock exam simulation ✅ Evidence-based & trusted references — built from the official CDR Exam Study Guide, Jean Inman Review materials, Krause’s Food & Nutrition Care Process, Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care, and Foodservice Management Principles.

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  • Creator
    Bunch
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
  • Provider
    Maren Bunch